Post-Doctoral Position at the University of California, Davis

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Post-Doctoral Position at the University of California, Davis

The Network Science Society

icon Davis, CA, US, 95616

iconFull Time

icon9 October 2025

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We are looking to recruit a post-doctoral scholar for an interdisciplinary research project on A Network Analytic Study of the Determinants and Consequences of Burden Sharing in International Alliances and Defense Cooperation Agreements, 1945-2010. This is a one-year position, with a possibility for an additional one-year renewal. We are seeking candidates from various social, economic, physical, mathematical, or information sciences.

The following qualifications are mandatory for this position:

  1. a. Ph.D. in hand at the start of the position.

  2. b. Knowledge of and experience in network analysis.

  3. c. Knowledge of and experience with agent-based modeling.

  4. d. Strong statistical data analysis and data management skills.

The following skills and experiences would be considered as strong advantages.

  1. a. Programming experience (Python, Java, C++, C#, R)

  2. b. Demonstrated research on social and political processes within and among nations.

  3. c. Demonstrated research on social, physical, or communication networks.

  4. d. Experience managing research assistants and research teams.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $54,000 plus UC Davis fringe benefits. UC Davis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Deadline for the application is December 31, 2019. The start date of the position is July 1, 2020. However, a slightly later date can be arranged.

Please send application including cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and sample writing (article, dissertation chapters, etc.) https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03260